When Can a Marriage Be Annulled?

November 28, 2017
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Smith Law Offices, LLC

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In the United States, a marriage can be ended either through a divorce
or an annulment. While divorce legally ends a marriage, an annulment makes
it as though the marriage had never existed. This means the court will
not make decisions regarding the division of assets and property, child
support and custody, or other factors involved in traditional divorce
proceedings. Thus, an annullment is often less complicated and quicker
than divorce.

Annulments are only granted in certain circumstances. You may seek an annulment if:

One party was underage

One party was under the threat of force

One party was mentally incapacitated

One party made fraudulent claims

In these situations, the marriage may be considered voidable by the family
court system. Furthermore, bigamous marriages (where one party was already
married to someone else at the time of the marriage), and marriages involving
incest (between a parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, first
cousins, aunt and nephew, or uncle and niece), are considered voidable.
Thus, if your marriage fits any of these categories, you may be able to
receive an annulment instead of a standard divorce.

Knowledgeable Representation for Clients Facing Divorce or Annulment

Smith Law Offices, LLC provides diligent legal services to clients who
are seeking a divorce or annulment. Whatever the case, we can analyze
your situation and determine your eligibility for either option. Throughout
the legal process, our
St. Charles divorce lawyers will answer your questions, provide advice for decisions concerning child
custody and financial aspects, and work hard to protect your interests.

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